Believability: Al James at TEDxPortland

Al James is a songwriter and singer, born and raised in Oregon. He writes and records simple, but honest songs with his band Dolorean in the vein of Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson and Gene Clark. His albums have been covered and reviewed in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Independent and NPR's Fresh Air. He has also collaborated with songwriter Bob Desper in support of the re-issue of his 70s folk masterpiece "New Sounds."

Event Recap - April 12, 2014 at the Keller Auditorium with 2900+ in attendance marked the 4th installment for TEDxPortland. Committed to ideas worth spreading in the Rose City and beyond, 55+ volunteers, worked year round to organize this one-day event featuring 14 speakers and 4 performances. This year's theme was PERFECT.

With special thanks to the UNIVERSITY OF OREGON for presenting partnership, a world class stage design provided by HENRY V, an incredible legacy bound book provided by PREMIER PRESS and to the creative digital craft provided by INSTRUMENT. All of our "Perfect Partners" can be found here:

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)